Massachusetts § 69 - Violation of statutes, rules or regulations
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 69 — Violation of statutes, rules or regulations, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 69. Violation of statutes, rules or regulations
Section 69. Whoever violates any provision of sections fifty-seven to sixty-eight, inclusive, or any rule or regulation made by the registrar under section sixty, unless a penalty other than the revocation of a license is prescribed therefor elsewhere in said sections, shall be punished by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars or by imprisonment for not more than one year, or both. A conviction of a violation of any of said sections, rules or regulations shall be reported forthwith by the court or magistrate to the registrar of motor vehicles who may, after a hearing, suspend or revoke any certificate of registration issued under section five of chapter ninety.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 69
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 69 cover?
Section 69 ("Violation of statutes, rules or regulations") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Massachusetts § 69?
A common citation format is "Massachusetts General Laws § 69" (Massachusetts). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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How does Massachusetts § 69 apply to my situation?
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